Well off, thanks to a good hand (5)
I believe the answer is:
flush
'hand' is the definition.
(poker)
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for flush that I've seen before include "Cleanse by running water" , "Rich" , "colour" , "Look ashamed < , maybe even promising hand" , "Redden; level" .)